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Ability Housing is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and sustainable homes for people who need them. We focus on enabling independence and improving quality of life, and we are proud of the positive impact our properties have in communities across the South of England.
As we continue to invest in and maintain safe, modern, and energy-efficient homes, we are looking for a skilled Building Surveyor to join our friendly and purpose-driven team.
The Role
As a Building Surveyor at Ability Housing, you’ll play a key part in managing the condition, safety, and ongoing improvement of our property portfolio.
You will:
- Carry out property inspections, stock condition surveys, and diagnostic assessments
- Produce clear technical reports and specifications for repairs, planned works, and adaptations
- Manage contractors, oversee works on site, and ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards
- Support residents by resolving property issues and providing professional advice
- Contribute to planned maintenance programmes and sustainability initiatives
- Ensure health and safety, compliance, and quality assurance across all projects
- Ensure expedient and cost effective Void turn around
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, problem-solving, and making a genuine difference to residents’ lives.
About You
- We’re looking for someone who is:#
- Professionally qualified or working towards a relevant surveying qualification (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
- Experienced in property maintenance, building surveying, or construction within social housing or a similar environment
- Confident producing technical specifications, reports, and costings
- Knowledgeable in building pathology, construction legislation, and health & safety
- Customer-focused, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
- A strong communicator who works well with colleagues, contractors, and residents
- A full driving licence is essential, as frequent travel between sites will be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and generous benefits package
- 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pension scheme
- Training and professional development support
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-led working culture
- The chance to make a real difference every day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).
About the role
We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.
We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key information:
- Salary: £37,000
- Location: Remote with once a month travel to London for team meetings and regular travel in the North of England
- Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
- Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
- An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of compassionate care
At Trinity Hospice, we believe everyone deserves outstanding end-of-life care. For more than 40 years, we’ve been at the heart of the Fylde coast, supporting patients and their families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Our care reaches far beyond our hospice walls, into homes, hospitals and the wider community, ensuring people receive the support they need, wherever they are.
We are now looking for an exceptional Individual Giving Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications Team to play a vital role in sustaining and growing this care. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead an ambitious individual giving programme, helping to secure the income that allows our services to reach thousands of people every year.
In this role, you will take ownership of developing and delivering strategies across individual giving, appeals, regular giving, in-memory fundraising, lottery and legacy marketing. You will lead a dedicated team of four, creating and delivering engaging campaigns that inspire people to support Trinity Hospice, while using data and insight to continually refine and strengthen supporter journeys. Your work will focus not only on generating income, but on building meaningful, long-term relationships with our supporters and ensuring they feel valued and connected to our mission.
We are looking for a motivated and creative individual with a strong background in individual giving or a related fundraising discipline. You will be a confident communicator, able to craft compelling messages that inspire action, and comfortable working with data to inform decision-making. You will also bring experience of managing or supporting others, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a collaborative environment. A proactive mindset, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference. Every pound raised helps us provide compassionate care to patients and their families at some of the most important times in their lives. As Individual Giving Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring we can continue to be there for everyone who needs us.
Help people remember, celebrate and give in meaningful ways
At Trinity Hospice, we believe in providing compassionate care not only for patients, but also for the families and loved ones around them. For more than 40 years, we’ve supported communities across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, offering care, comfort and guidance at some of life’s most difficult times.
We are looking for a thoughtful and dedicated In Memory Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications Team. This is a deeply meaningful role, offering the opportunity to shape how we support people to remember and celebrate those who matter most to them, while helping to generate vital income for our hospice services.
In this role, you will lead the delivery and development of our in-memory fundraising programme, creating compassionate and engaging ways for supporters to honour loved ones. You will take ownership of key initiatives such as Light up a Life and Memory Meadow, while also exploring new opportunities for people to connect, remember and give. Alongside this, you will play a central role in shaping our bereavement communications, ensuring supporters receive thoughtful, timely and sensitive engagement throughout their journey.
This position brings together creativity, organisation and empathy. You will be confident managing multiple projects, using data and insight to inform your work, and delivering high-quality communications across a range of channels. Just as importantly, you will have the emotional intelligence and judgement needed to work in sensitive situations, ensuring every interaction reflects the care and compassion at the heart of Trinity Hospice.
Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and clinical teams, as well as building relationships within the local community, including funeral directors and supporters. Together, you will help create a seamless and supportive experience for bereaved families while growing a sustainable and impactful in memory giving programme.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Through your work, you will help people remember loved ones in meaningful ways, while ensuring we can continue to provide compassionate care to those who need us most.
Head of Direct Dialogue
Location: Flexible / Home-based (with regular travel to London and nationwide)
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent
Shelter is leading the movement to defend the right to a safe home, and to win this fight, they are expanding their award-winning income generation team. Shelter is now looking for a strategic and ambitious Head of Direct Dialogue to lead its high-impact face-to-face fundraising programme.
As Head of Direct Dialogue, you will set the vision and strategy for one of Shelter’s most vital acquisition channels. This is a senior leadership role within the Individual Giving team, responsible for managing a £4m investment budget to deliver sustainable, long-term growth across cause-led and lottery products.
Leading a hybrid model of in-house teams and external agencies, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of campaigns that inspire thousands of new supporters. You will be a highly visible leader, spending time in the field to support non-desk-based teams while ensuring the highest standards of compliance, risk management, and supporter experience. This is an opportunity to innovate, using data-driven insights to optimise supporter journeys and embed direct dialogue expertise within the wider mobilisation plans.
Shelter is looking for a commercial and entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in large-scale direct dialogue campaigns. You will bring:
- Strategic Expertise: A proven track record of leading complex fundraising programmes across in-house and agency channels.
- Contract Management: Experience managing high-value partnerships (£1.5m+) with the ability to negotiate and drive high performance.
- Analytical Thinking: A data-led approach to budget modelling, forecasting and scenario planning in evolving environments.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice and Gambling Commission regulations.
- Inclusive Leadership: A commitment to diversity and the ability to foster an equitable, high-performing team culture where people can be their authentic selves.
For further information on the role and how to apply, please download the Candidate Pack.
Closing date: Monday 4th May, 9am
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Head of Legal and Compliance
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salary: £71,481 per year with excellent benefits.
We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Head of Legal & Compliance sits within the Finance, Technology, Strategic Planning, Legal & Compliance Directorate and reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance, Technology, Strategic Planning, Legal & Compliance. You will manage Data Protection Manager, Fundraising Compliance Manager, Legal Counsel, Governance Officer.
About the role
As our WaterAid UK Head of Legal & Compliance, you will lead the Legal, Data Protection and Fundraising Compliance team in providing advice, support and challenge to ensure WaterAid complies with all applicable regulations and legislation
and follows best practise. You will work closely with Trustees and Directors Team to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Provide sound legal support and specialist advice to all levels of the organisation for contracts between WaterAid UK and third parties (including commercial contracts, contracts for services including consultancy contracts, fundraising contracts, donor/grant agreements and agreements with implementing partners, as well as media Intellectual Property and IT agreements).
- Prepare, negotiate and advise on commercial and legal matters relating to complex matters.
- Support the organisation to review contracts, to recognise and respond to risk, especially in relation to restricted income funding contracts.
- Lead and manage the main point of contact for all legal queries across WaterAid, referring to external advice only when necessary.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- A qualified solicitor (English law) with significate post-qualification experience.
- A combination of commercial and contract law and practice experience. Legal experience gained in–house and private practice environment, including in international organisations, the charity sector experience is preferred but not essential.
- Proactive approach to identifying legal risks and providing pragmatic and balanced solutions, manage expectations; maintain confidentiality at all times and display high ethical standards.
- Ability to build credibility quickly and communicate effectively across different cultures and business needs with good written communication skills, able to convey information clearly and accurately.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 4th May. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 11th May and week commencing 18th May.
Shortlisting will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at an early stage.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our jobs page).
The role and responsibilities
As New Business Lead for UK schools, you will play a pivotal role in growing our school partner base which will enable us to support even more young people with making informed decisions about their next steps.
You will need to be target-driven and proactive. While you will be fully supported by the UK schools team, you will also have the autonomy to lead your own campaigns and projects.
Your key responsibilities:
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Strategic Outreach: Design tailored campaigns to engage Headteachers, Careers Leads and Trust Executives in a smart and compelling way.
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Lead Generation: Communicate with non-partner schools and colleges to explain how Unifrog supports student outcomes and Gatsby Benchmark and PSHE compliance, and secure online demonstrations for our Area Managers.
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Inbound Lead Management: Act as the first port of call for all new partnership enquiries from individual schools, colleges and Multi-Academy Trusts.
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Collaboration: Work closely with our UK schools team to understand regional challenges and identify how your outreach can best support the growth of their specific territories.
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Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate custom reports on our CRM database to identify opportunities for growth, cleanse Mutli-Academy Trust accounts, and analyse campaign performance.
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Market Intelligence: Develop an in-depth understanding of the UK ed-tech landscape and the evolving statutory requirements for careers guidance in schools.
Working together
You’ll be working with the UK schools team, and line managed by the Head of UK Sales. You’ll work closely with our Area Managers, and also have the opportunity to work with other teams across the company, including UK Primary Schools, Marketing, Employers and HE.
What we’re looking for
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Highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets
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Experience within the field of sales development or a willingness to develop in this area
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Very personable with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
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Well organised and efficient
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Tenacious and resilient
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Excellent attention to detail
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Interest in the education sector and careers
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Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, and able to take the initiative when required
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Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
You don’t necessarily need experience in similar roles to apply - if you don’t have relevant experience, we look for readiness and ability to learn. If you’re unsure, please feel free to get in touch.
You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
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Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£34,625 per annum (pro rata) (Grade A), plus commission on demos booked. OTE £41,000.
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Full time.
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Fixed term contract - 12 month maternity cover.
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Work remotely or in our London or Edinburgh office.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Start date: no later than w/c 20th July.
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If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our jobs page).
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Monday 11th May 2026.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below.
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Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process, so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
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i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
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ii. Tell us about a time when you successfully turned an objection into an opportunity. What were your strategies, and what was the outcome? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
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Phone call tasks will be held throughout the application window. Video call interviews will be held w/c 18th May 2026.
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Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
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Please note, we compare all answers to an AI-generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring. You can find more details and our full policy on AI in applications here.
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
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To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
YHA is looking for an experienced and strategically minded Head of Communications and Engagement to lead how our story is told through a period of organisational change. This role owns our corporate narrative and shapes compelling communications that strengthen YHA’s voice and influence.
Working across the organisation and with external partners, you’ll develop and deliver integrated corporate communications that inspire engagement from staff and stakeholders, and ensure coherent and consistent messaging which amplifies YHA’s impact as a leading youth charity, social enterprise and force for good, and support income growth.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
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10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
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Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
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Free YHA Membership each year
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Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our website for more information.
What will you be doing as Head of Communications and Engagement?
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Own YHA’s corporate narrative, tone of voice and organisation‑wide communications strategy
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Lead integrated internal and external communications that strengthen brand, impact and income growth through a period of strategic transformation.
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Develop and deliver strategic messaging to support YHA’s organisational transformation and long‑term objectives
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Champion communications best practice across the organisation, working closely with the marketing team, digital team and senior leaders
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Plan, coordinate and oversee corporate content, publications and communications scheduling across all channels
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Line manage the Internal Communications Manager
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Lead on media relations and press engagement, including external agency support and spokespeople
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Strengthen YHA’s external presence, reputation and profile as a national youth charity and social enterprise
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Lead stakeholder engagement, partnerships, policy influence and horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities
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Manage crisis communications strategy and process
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Steward and leverage YHA’s heritage and archives to support impactful storytelling ahead of the 100‑year anniversary
What Skills and Experience do you need?
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Experience in communications, with a proven track record of developing and delivering strategic, organisation‑wide communications in a complex national organisation
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Strong ability to shape and communicate clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences across multiple internal and external channels
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Demonstrable experience of leading media relations, PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including crisis communications
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High‑level writing, editing and content‑planning skills, with a creative and audience‑focused approach
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Ability to interpret complex organisational information and translate it into engaging, accessible and inspiring communications
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Experience influencing and advising senior leaders, bringing authority, constructive challenge and a cross‑organisational perspective
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Proven ability to identify reputational risks, anticipate emerging issues and recommend strategic communications responses
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Experience building productive partnerships and relationships with senior stakeholders, partner organisations, public bodies and agencies
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and find solutions under pressure
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Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our jobs website.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.
The charity has developed their fundraising strategy and identified corporate partnerships as clear area of growth and potential. As a result they are bringing in this brand-new role to provide dedicated capacity and focus. The post holder will proactively develop the corporate pipeline, securing new partners and provide excellent account management to existing, valued partners.
It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage potential partners across their annual programme.
This role might be for you if have broader fundraising experience, and are looking to specialise in corporate fundraising, are an experienced corporate fundraiser looking to step up to a manager level role.
Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitmen to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 19th May
Interviews are planned for 27th and 28th May (Stage 1) and 2nd and 3rd June (Stage 2)
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Legacy giving is a vital and growing part of Greenpeace UK's fundraising programme, generating £5–7.5 million each year and playing a crucial role in securing long-term, sustainable income. Following a recent step-change in investment, there is now a significant opportunity to accelerate growth and position legacy giving more centrally across Greenpeace UK’s fundraising and supporter engagement.
This role is central to Greenpeace UK’s legacy programme, managing a varied caseload from straightforward estates to complex and high-value cases. As a newly created position, it brings legacy administration fully in-house and will play a key role in ensuring income is realised in full, accurately managed, and delivered in line with best practice.
As Legacy Case Manager, you will:
- Manage a caseload of residuary, pecuniary, life interest, discretionary, and high-value legacies, including contentious cases
- Lead on the preparation, monitoring and reporting of the legacy income budget and mid year forecasts, working closely with Finance and Fundraising colleagues to provide accurate, timely projections and variance analysis
- Work closely with internal teams and build effective external relationships with solicitors, executors and families to support positive outcomes
- Identify and resolve complex issues involving probate, trusts, tax, property, or litigation
- Represent Greenpeace UK externally with professionalism, fostering constructive relationships with pledgers, executors, solicitors, and sector peers
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance, and ILM best practice
Essential skills and experience:
- Substantial experience in charity legacy and estate administration, both contentious and non-contentious
- Significant knowledge of probate, trusts, tax, and property issues relevant to legacy casework
- Strong understanding of sector best practice in legacy administration and charity law
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume and varied caseload to deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Diplomacy, empathy, and resilience in handling contentious or sensitive cases
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands
A legal, probate, or legacy administration qualification is advantageous but not required.
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme via the link contained within the applicant pack.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Coastline Housing is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Head of Finance Planning & Control.
Coastline is a values-driven housing association committed to delivering high-quality homes and services across Cornwall. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, customer-first service, and continuous improvement, the organisation is building a data-driven and forward-thinking finance function to support its long-term corporate plan.
The Role
The Head of Finance Planning & Control is a senior leadership role within the Finance & Performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on financial planning, treasury management, and tax strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and high-quality insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the Group’s financial planning function, ensuring accurate and timely business and rent plans to inform strategic decisions.
- Oversee treasury management, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and proactive management of debt, cashflow, and security.
- Support the Director of Finance in securing appropriate funding to meet organisational needs.
- Lead tax planning activities, ensuring compliance while optimising financial efficiency.
- Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide financial support to development activities in partnership with the
- Development Finance function.
- Oversee purchase ledger operations and ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver meaningful financial insight and support effective decision-making.
- Contribute to the development of a data-driven, high-performing finance team.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and support the wider Senior Management Group as required.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking a strategic, technically strong, and collaborative finance professional with:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPFA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in long-term financial planning and treasury management.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- A track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Desirable:
- Experience within the housing association or public sector environment.
- Exposure to development finance activities.
Benefits
Coastline offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including:
- Electric car scheme.
- Relocation package available for candidates moving to the area.
- Generous pension contribution of 8%.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- The opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation making a real impact.
Location
Based at Coastline House in Cornwall, with hybrid working 3 in the office.
We will be holding an online webinar to provide prospective applicants the chance to meet JRF staff and learn more about the role.
Please register via our website if you are interested in finding out more about the role.
About the role
We are seeking a visionary leader to join us as Principal Policy Adviser (Work and Care) to drive the design, development and delivery of programmes that generate influential arguments, policies and ideas addressing the social and economic challenges underpinning poverty and economic insecurity in the UK today. This role is central to charting a course toward a fairer and more prosperous future.
You will actively seek out and engage with individuals and organisations developing innovative ideas and strategies that align with our mission. You will take ownership of how our platform and resources can be best leveraged to support the development and diffusion.
In addition, you will lead the external projection of this work, shaping national conversations, influencing decision-making at the highest levels, building strategic alliances and partnerships and backing experimentation and real-world alternatives. Your leadership will help nurture longer term shifts in thinking and action, ensuring that our work resonates and drives meaningful change across society.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the wider organisation, drawing on different disciplines and perspectives to strengthen policy and ideas work and maximise potential for change. You will engage closely with colleagues in teams across devolved nations, considering the territorial implications of their work and exploring how to address issues where responsibilities are devolved.
About you
We are seeking a candidate with strong expertise in UK labour markets or systems of care and a clear understanding of how these relate to poverty and economic insecurity. You will have a sophisticated grasp of how policy making works across the UK including devolved and sub-national governments and be well engaged with current political and policy debates. You will also understand how a range of analytical approaches, both quantitative and experiential, can be applied to complex policy issues, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.
You will be skilled at navigating complex dilemmas, using evidence, research and lived experience to develop insightful and original ideas. You will think critically and creatively, communicate persuasively and identify and support new ideas and perspectives beyond JRF. You will also be an effective collaborator, able to build partnerships and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will bring a track record of shaping influential ideas or policies and experience of engaging and influencing at senior levels. You will have led successful projects or programmes, supported others through coaching and development and contributed to building high-performing, positive teams.
How to apply
If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV and supporting information via our website.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 10th May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.
We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.
At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
We offer a supportive and flexible workplace. More information on JRF Benefits can be found on our online platform.
We encourage you to read our EVP, which again is located on our online platform.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type: Fixed Term for three years
Interviews: 21/05
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Are you excited by the idea of managing major international development contracts that transform young people’s lives across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean?
King’s Trust International (KTI) is embarking on one of our most ambitious partnerships yet, a £2m, three-year collaboration with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). Their support will power our global education programmes and help drive our mission to reach one million young people worldwide.
We’re looking for a QFFD Contract Manager who can lead this flagship partnership with confidence, clarity and creativity.
What you’ll do:
You’ll take charge of the end‑to‑end management of this high‑profile institutional grant, ensuring everything runs smoothly, reports shine, risks are spotted early, and growth opportunities are maximised. You’ll be the steady, trusted link between KTI and QFFD, keeping the partnership strong and impactful.
You’ll work closely with global delivery teams, MEL experts, finance colleagues, and in‑country partners to ensure every deadline is met and every requirement is delivered with excellence.
Why this role matters:
This isn’t just compliance.
This is influence, visibility and real-world impact.
You’ll be right at the heart of a major programme that improves education, builds core skills, and opens up opportunities for young people around the world.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A confident manager of institutional funding contracts
- Great with budgets, reporting and donor compliance
- A relationship-builder who can collaborate across cultures and teams
- Proactive, organised and solutions-focused
- Motivated by meaningful, global impact
If you’re ready to take on a role with strategic importance, international reach and the chance to help shape a major global partnership — we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on support while we recruit a permanent post holder. This is a key role within the not-for-profit organisation, ensuring continuity across the HR function while also leading on several priority improvement areas.
A significant focus of the role will be reviewing and strengthening recruitment processes and updating HR policies, alongside delivering a high-quality, pragmatic HR service to managers and employees.
Overview of the Role
- Review and assess current recruitment processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience
- Update, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant, clear, and fit for purpose
- Act as a trusted HR lead, providing operational advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle
- Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, from role scoping through to onboarding
- Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice
- Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to basic HR reporting and insights
- Support and stabilise the HR function, ensuring a smooth handover to the incoming permanent HR Manager
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and operational HR best practice
- Confident reviewing and improving processes, policies, and ways of working
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
- Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels
- CIPD qualification or equivalent experience desirable
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Head of Income Generation and Partnerships
Location: Hybrid working remotely and in office (Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG)
Term: Fixed Term (18 months, with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week) – see website for flexible working options that you might request.
Salary/Rate: JFC4 £56,870
Reports to: Chief Executive
Closing date: Friday 10 May
Interview date: Friday 22 May
About us
We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.
The role
Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships.
This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority.
This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships.
Why this role matters
This role will:
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Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability
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Unlock new forms of value and social income generation
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Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas
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Enable us to reach and support more young people
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership & Income Strategy
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Develop and deliver a clear, ambitious income generation and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational priorities, with metrics and deliverables set.
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Build a diversified income model across multiple streams (corporate, trusts & foundations, public sector, earned income, philanthropy).
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Identify emerging fundraising trends, new tools, opportunities and risks across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
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Advise the CEO and SLT on financial sustainability, growth opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
What success looks like:
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A comprehensive and inspiring strategy with clear targets, focus areas and pipeline
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Income growth across multiple streams, reducing reliance on single sources.
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Income generation and monetisation embedded as a core organisational enabler.
2. Partnerships & Business Development
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Develop and secure high-value partnerships across corporate and other sectors.
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Design compelling support propositions, aligning commercial value with social impact.
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Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, by understanding the support areas or ‘entry points’ where partners can add value to Young Scot.
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Lead development of innovative income streams, including:
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Ethical monetisation of Young Scot assets (data, reach, insights, services)
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Sponsorships and strategic collaborations
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New products or services for partners
What success looks like:
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A growing portfolio of strategically aligned, high-value partnerships.
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Strong conversion rate from pipeline to secured income.
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Innovative offers that enhance both impact and income.
3. Trusts, Foundations & Fundraising
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Lead and grow income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
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With programme leads, develop compelling, outcome-driven cases for support.
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Secure multi-year funding aligned to Young Scot strategic priorities.
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Oversee high-quality reporting and stewardship.
What success looks like:
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A strong, forward-looking funding pipeline.
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Increased success rate and value of bids,
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Long-term funder relationships with clear impact reporting.
4. Relationship Management & External Representation
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Build and steward senior-level relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
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With the CEO, SLT and young people, act as a visible ambassador for Young Scot.
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Leverage networks to open new opportunities and raise organisational profile.
What success looks like:
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Partners feel valued, engaged and connected to impact.
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Strong external reputation as a trusted and innovative partner.
5. Delivery, Systems & Performance
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Enhance and/or create systems, processes and tools (e.g. CRM) to support income generation.
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Set and track income targets, KPIs and performance metrics.
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Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Work with finance colleagues on forecasting, reporting and income tracking.
What success looks like:
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Clear, accurate income forecasting and reporting.
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Efficient systems supporting scalable growth.
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Strong governance and compliance.
6. Leadership & Culture
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Lead income generation across the organisation - even as a sole or small function.
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Build a culture of proactivity, growth-mindset and collaboration.
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Support colleagues to identify and contribute to income opportunities.
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Contribute to wider organisational leadership and strategy.
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Attend a range of internal meetings as requested, support with delivery of key Young Scot events and sessions as required, and other areas as advised by the CEO.
What success looks like:
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A culture where income generation is shared and understood.
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Teams feel confident contributing to partnerships and opportunities.
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Clear alignment between income, impact and strategy
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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Significant sustained experience leading income generation, fundraising, or business development at a senior level
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Proven track record of securing income across multiple streams (e.g. trusts & foundations, corporate, public sector, earned income)
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Demonstrable success in building high-value partnerships that deliver both income and impact
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Experience developing and delivering income strategies and pipelines
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Experience personally leading bids, pitches, and negotiations.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
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Strong understanding of the funding and partnership landscape in Scotland and beyond
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Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills at a senior level
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Ability to translate organisational strengths into compelling propositions and cases for support
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Commercial awareness and ability to identify mutual value opportunities
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Strong written communication skills, particularly funding applications and proposals
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Financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting and income tracking
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Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Leadership & Capability
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Ability to work autonomously and build a function from the ground up
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth
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Strong influencing skills, internally and externally
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High levels of resilience, initiative and accountability
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Collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams and sectors.
Personal Attributes
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Proactive, opportunity-focused and solutions-driven
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Creative and open to testing new ideas and approaches
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Motivated by social impact and improving outcomes for young people
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Adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment
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A clear understanding and belief in the core values of Young Scot.
Desirable
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Existing network of relevant contacts across sectors
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Experience in youth sector, public sector or policy-related environments
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Experience with digital, data-driven or innovative income generation approaches
